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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 437.94 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 437.94 and 205.83 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 437.94 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/437.94 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 437.94 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 90,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,141.19/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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